Kenya Projects

Bridging Gaps at the Boni Enclave Campaign Stakeholders Forum

The Boni Forest is a National Reserve located in northern, coastal Kenya along the border with Somalia. The forest is known for its rich biodiversity providing the surrounding communities with resources they depend on. However, since mid-2012, fighters from the violent extremist group Al-Shabaab have established a number […]

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Joining efforts to create a safe environment for night fishing in Kenya

Lamu County, on the coast of Kenya, shares a border with Somalia. Lately, it has been one of the areas most affected by violent extremism. Factors driving individuals toward violent […]

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Inuka! Supporting Vulnerable Youth to Participate in Community Peace and Security Efforts in Coastal Kenya

In January 2018, we expanded our Inuka (“Rise!” in Swahili) program. Aiming to empower youth and counter violent extremism, this second installment builds on the current Inuka project. Starting in 2016, we partnered with three local civil society organizations, the Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance, the Kiunga Youth Bunge […]

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Justice for Peace: Preventing Violent Extremism through Constructive Engagement between Criminal Justice Sector Actors and Communities in Kenya

In recent years, there has been a rise in violent extremism in Kenya, particularly along the coast, due to the marginalization of Muslims. The government’s counter-terrorism approach, which tends to be heavy-handed and assumes the guilt of all Muslims, has not only fueled violent extremist narratives but eroded […]

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The Team – Kenya

“This is the first time that tribal stereotypes and conflicts are dealt with on Kenyan television, using a popular entertainment format” The Nairobi Star “What I love about The Team is that it’s getting Kenyans to think again. It’s an opportunity to rebrand Kenya for all Kenyans. It’s […]

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Healthy State Citizens Relations in Africa

In November 2013, we implemented a two-year-long project in Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania called Promoting Healthy State-Citizen Relations in Africa, funded by the United States Agency for International Development’s Leadership Initiative for Good Governance in Africa. This initiative focused on enhancing the influence of local civil society on […]

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